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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 12 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JV100 grades against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Samsung HZ15W

 JV100 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JV100

 HZ15W JV100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Samsung HZ15W

 JV100 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JV100 against the HZ15W.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern JV100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
manual focus
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
55
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as FinePix JV105 WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $330